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1994 Cadillac SevilleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 50 owner complaints about the 1994 Cadillac Seville, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the Seville median · #6 of 17 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints5013 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage147kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 22, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Cadillac Seville has problems

50 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling212
Electrical system63
Visibility52
Service brakes, hydraulic42
Power train30
Air bags33
Steering20
Tires20
Equipment20
3 other systems50

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1994 Cadillac Seville recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Appliance: air conditioner

Recall 94V-158 · Aug 31, 1994 · 56,269 vehicles

Risk. AN OIL LEAK THAT CONTACTS THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 93V-164 · Oct 1, 1993 · 8,545 vehicles

Risk. THE DISENGAGED THROTTLE CABLE CAN INTERFERE WITH THETHROTTLE CAM MECHANISM, RESULTING IN THE THROTTLE STICKING IN EITHER THE OPENPOSITION OR CLOSED POSITION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cadillac.

Best & worst years

1994 vs. every other Seville year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Seville median. How we score

'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1994 Cadillac Seville, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESPE94053 · closed Sep 16, 1994
    Led to recall 94V-158
  2. BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHSQ94016 · closed Mar 21, 1994
    No recall
In owners' words

What Seville owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

1994 CADILLAC SEVILLE HAD HOT COOLANT POUR ONTO THE DRIVER'S FOOT CAUSING SEVERE BURNS.*MR THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE HEATER CORE HAD RUPTURED, IN ADDITION THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT THE WATER PUMP WATER PUMP HOUSING, HOSES AND…
Complaint 10130250 · Jul 22, 2005 · 147,295 miles
OIL WAS LEAKING OUT THE LOWER CRANK CASE, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO FAIL. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER, AND WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
Complaint 10115845 · Mar 25, 2005
ENGINE IS MADE OF 2 METALS, THEY EXPAND DIFFERENTLY, OIL USAGE IN VEHICLE IS 3 QUARTS WEEKLY. CADILLAC DEALER MADE CONSUMER AWARE OF THIS FACT. *AK
Complaint 879194 · Jan 29, 2001

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